Patents by Inventor Jean-Paul Carle

Jean-Paul Carle has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • System for seismic exploration a submerged subsurface including implanted bases
    Patent number: 9151857
    Abstract: A system for seismic exploration of a submerged sub-surface comprises a plurality of bases (4) located at predetermined seabed positions, each base comprising an elongate stem penetrating the seabed, at least a seismic sensor (10, 12) within said stem, a radially extending support zone (19) connected to the upper end of the stem, said upper end projecting from the seabed, and a respective plurality of modules (6) each incorporating a data storage unit and a power source, each module being mechanically and electrically connected to the upper end of said stem, said module being capable of being connected to, and disconnected from, the base by an underwater vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: SEABED GEOSOLUTIONS B.V.
    Inventors: Michel Manin, Jean-Paul Carle, Peter Weiss, Frederic Schom
  • System for Seismic Exploration A Submerged Subsurface Including Implanted Bases
    Publication number: 20110216625
    Abstract: A system for seismic exploration of a submerged sub-surface comprises a plurality of bases (4) located at predetermined seabed positions, each base comprising an elongate stem penetrating the seabed, at least a seismic sensor (10, 12) within said stem, a radially extending support zone (19) connected to the upper end of the stem, said upper end projecting from the seabed, and a respective plurality of modules (6) each incorporating a data storage unit and a power source, each module being mechanically and electrically connected to the upper end of said stem, said module being capable of being connected to, and disconnected from, the base by an underwater vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: CGGVERITAS SERVICES SA
    Inventors: Michel Manin, Jean-Paul Carle, Peter Weiss, Frederic Schom